Population 23,148 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pascagoula
Household size in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Pascagoula run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Pascagoula is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.1, against 40.1 nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast. Pascagoula is younger than at least four in five Mississippi cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Pascagoula (18.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Pascagoula has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pascagoula
Renters in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Pascagoula than nationally: 44.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly half of owners (48.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pascagoula: 14.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Pascagoula is a place of older homes: half were built before 1972, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest. Only three of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $783 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $785 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $898 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$149 | +$315 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pascagoula pays $898 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $149 a month since 2006–10, up 20%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pascagoula
Bachelor's degrees in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pascagoula: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.4% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.5% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Pascagoula is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pascagoula
| Period | Pascagoula | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Pascagoula: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pascagoula compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula | 2.48 | 37.1 | 18.6% | 44.5% | 14.8% | 1972 | $898 | 22.1% | 88.7% | 7.4% |
| Moss Point | 2.47 | 46.0 | 12.1% | 21.1% | 13.1% | 1978 | $981 | 15.4% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gautier | 2.63 | 36.8 | 18.6% | 32.7% | 10.4% | 1989 | $966 | 21.3% | 86.0% | 4.5% |
| Escatawpa | 3.14 | 36.5 | 14.7% | 31.7% | 7.6% | 1987 | $1,010 | 26.9% | 87.3% | 14.0% |
| San Souci Beach | 2.33 | 48.8 | 6.0% | 9.6% | 10.1% | 1987 | $933 | 21.3% | 90.5% | 0.2% |
| Gulf Park Estates | 2.44 | 39.1 | 12.4% | 15.0% | 2.1% | 2001 | $1,476 | 39.2% | 94.2% | 5.0% |
| Ocean Springs | 2.58 | 42.0 | 8.4% | 22.0% | 6.7% | 1991 | $1,358 | 36.5% | 93.3% | 5.8% |
| Bayou La Batre | 2.74 | 37.6 | 12.6% | 40.6% | 16.3% | 1986 | $827 | 8.4% | 66.1% | 7.3% |
| Gulf Hills | 2.41 | 37.5 | 12.8% | 28.1% | 6.9% | 1995 | $1,385 | 37.8% | 96.9% | 6.6% |
| Irvington | 2.85 | 40.5 | 8.0% | 17.5% | 12.8% | 1991 | $940 | 8.2% | 72.1% | 7.5% |
| Coden | 2.89 | 42.3 | 11.8% | 18.4% | 17.7% | 1983 | $1,122 | 15.9% | 80.8% | 1.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pascagoula. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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